- TripBuzz found 68 things to do with kids in or near Jonesborough, Tennessee, including 61 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Johnson City, Kingsport, Greeneville and Bristol.
- From Wetlands Water Park to Fender's Farm & Corn Maze, the Jonesborough area offers 67 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Water Parks, Festivals and History Museums.
- As Tennessee's oldest town, Jonesborough has a rich history that both locals and visitors love to explore. The local museums celebrate the areas tobacco industry heritage, while the annual National Storytelling Festival takes place at the cities International Storytelling Center. Hikers, campers and fisherman also enjoy spending time in the regions Southern Appalachian Mountains.
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Several large flume slides are included at the Wetlands Water Park, but the bulk of the attractions are more children and family friendly. There is a rain tree, water bubblers, tumble buckets, and a lazy river.
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Fender's Farm and Corn Maze is a seven-acre corn maze with activities throughout for visitors of all ages. There's a petting zoo, hayrides and music. Other events are offered at an additional charge, including bull riding, paintball and sugar pie pumpkin decorating.
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Jonesborough History Museum has many various exhibits primarily involving the history of the area. Patrons can read a local textbook from the 1800s, browse exhibits on agriculture, see antique guns and learn history of local buildings.
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International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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Each year the National Storytelling Center holds a special event that draws thousands of people known as the National Storytelling Festival. A variety of program segments are included in the overarching festival, including ghost stories, midnight cabaret, and story slam.
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125.5 West Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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Live theatrical entertainment is at its finest at Jonesborough Repertory Theatre. Popular titles such as A Christmas Story, Singing in the Rain and The Wizard of Oz are produced. Also offered are educational programs and children's theatre.
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The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild is a group of storytellers that holds storytelling concerts every Tuesday night in the International Storytelling Center. The guild features a wide variety of tellers with distinctive styles.
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Located in a historic community, Old Town Emporium offers views of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. The gift shop has merchandise like books and crafts that are related to the history of the town.
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Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, Willow Springs Park contains a huge playground, picnic facilities, shady trees, lush grassland spaces and convenient parking facilities. Visitors have a breathtaking view of the Smoky Mountains.
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Johnson City's Wallabies is an indoor playground filled with bouncy castles and other fun inflatable objects. It is a popular birthday party venue for children aged 10 and younger. Walk-ins are welcome, but groups require reservations.
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Situated on Boone Lake, Sonny's Marina provides visitors with a range of boat services, from covered slip boarding to pontoon rentals. The marina hosts live entertainment from local musicians on a monthly basis.